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Dr Lizardo11/28/2017 11:21:55 am PST

And…….boom.

A Turkish businessman who name has been mentioned in relation to Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to evade US sanctions on Iran, and plans on testifying against his co-defendant.

The guilty plea by Reza Zarrab could have implications for former national security adviser Michael Flynn if his cooperation with federal authorities also involves Mr Mueller’s investigation. Mr Mueller is said to be scrutinising Mr Flynn’s lobbying work in Turkey, while Mr Zarrab’s release was allegedly one of two issues that Turkish officials brought up with Mr Flynn during a meeting last December, when Donald Trump’s team was working on his transition to the White House.

During that meeting, Turkish officials reportedly offered $15 million for the release of Mr Zarrab — who has been held in US custody since March 2016 — alongside the extradition of exiled Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen. Mr Gulen is reportedly living in Pennsylvania

The Turkish government has denied that officials from the country discussed any offers of money for the extradition or release of the men, and said that it has not worked toward their goals in any extra-judicial manner. Mr Flynn’s lawyers have also denied the allegations.

independent.co.uk

I’ve been noticing that the pro-AKP Turkish media (well, the English language stuff like Daily Sabah) is cranking up the hysteria, saying that Zarrab was coerced into this and that he’s been forced to testify in the case.